Te Huia returned inside. Shortly after, the woman saw Hallmond lying unconscious in the gateway, with blood trickling down the side of his head.

Te Huia then dragged Hallmond to the grass verge of the footpath. Shortly after two people who knew Hallmond happened on the scene. An ambulance was called. CPR was given and Te Huia also tried to assist the injured man.

The ambulance arrived, but Te Huia subsequently died.

Justice Brewer convicted Te Huia and remanded him in custody for sentencing on November 22.